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Music

Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

  • Jim Beckerman NorthJersey.com

The English song, written for the British to make fun of clodhopping "yankees," became the defining song of the American side.

Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

  • Reuters

He called himself "the Number One Attraction" in the world, with "much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime."

Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out

Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out

  • Edward Segarra and Taijuan Moorman USA Today

President Trump's patriotic concert at the Great American State Fair continues to unravel after more acts have dropped out.

K-pop band BTS again wins top American Music Awards honor. Here's the full list of winners

K-pop band BTS again wins top American Music Awards honor. Here's the full list of winners

  • Lisa Richwine, Reuters; Clare Mulroy and Jennifer McClellan, USA Today Network

The group also claimed best male K-pop artist and song of the summer for the single "Swim." Other winners include KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter and Sombr.

All 55 of Neil Diamond's Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best

All 55 of Neil Diamond's Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best

  • Mikael Wood Los Angeles Times

As the man himself once sang: Get on board — we're gonna ride till there ain't no more to go.

Dolly Parton cancels September Las Vegas shows due to health issues

Dolly Parton cancels September Las Vegas shows due to health issues

  • Carly Sauvageau USA Today

Though Parton didn't say what the health issues were, she mentioned in the Instagram video her struggle with kidney stones and medication that made her "swimmy-headed."

David Allan Coe, outlaw country music singer, dies at 86

David Allan Coe, outlaw country music singer, dies at 86

  • Melina Khan USA TODAY

David Allan Coe, a country singer and songwriter known for his outlaw music in the 1970s and 80s, has died. He was 86.

Songs by some of your favorite artists might be dangerous for driving, a new study says

Songs by some of your favorite artists might be dangerous for driving, a new study says

    Can the music you listen to in the car increase your risk of crashing?

    All the Bad Bunny easter eggs at Super Bowl halftime show, explained

    All the Bad Bunny easter eggs at Super Bowl halftime show, explained

      Any Bad Bunny fan worth their salt knows there's always more beneath the música.

      Photos of halftime highlights at Super Bowl 60

      Photos of halftime highlights at Super Bowl 60

        Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show that brought Puerto Rican culture and history to the fore. 

        See photos of the Grammy Awards' biggest moments and fashion standouts

        See photos of the Grammy Awards' biggest moments and fashion standouts

          Music royalty gathered Sunday for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which ended with Bad Bunny's historic album of the year win.

          Grammy predictions: Lady Gaga is ready for her coronation

          Grammy predictions: Lady Gaga is ready for her coronation

            Beyoncé waited years to win the Album of the Year Grammy. Last year it happened. Could the same fate befall Lady Gaga?

            Photos: Scenes from the 2025 Country Music Association Awards

            Photos: Scenes from the 2025 Country Music Association Awards

              The top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards went to none other than Lainey Wilson, who hosted, performed and barely left the stage Wednesday night.

              Can 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere' deliver an Oscar? | Streamed & Screened

              Can 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere' deliver an Oscar? | Streamed & Screened

                "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" has gotten mixed reviews from critics but generally favorable reviews from fans. We break down the film.

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                Movies & Television

                The best TV shows of 2026 so far, ranked

                The best TV shows of 2026 so far, ranked

                Review: Spielberg doesn’t wow with ‘Disclosure Day.’ He reassures

                Review: Spielberg doesn’t wow with ‘Disclosure Day.’ He reassures

                New movies drop and 'The Bear' returns after a trip to 'Gary' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                New movies drop and 'The Bear' returns after a trip to 'Gary' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Still running: Michael Fassbender finds even more intrigue in ‘The Agency’

                Still running: Michael Fassbender finds even more intrigue in ‘The Agency’

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                Foods to help boost your immune system

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

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                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

                Provided content. Four decades of medical advances have reshaped cerebral palsy outcomes, yet public perception lags behind the data. Here's what changed. 

                 

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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

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                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

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